Sneak Peek of Plaza Saltillo Redevelopment

CapMetro will be voting on March 21st, its next board meeting, on the master development agreement with the Endeavor Real Estate Group and Columbus Realty team to redevelop the 10-acre Plaza Saltillo site into a mixed-use, mixed-mobility development. The proposal includes affordable and market-rate apartments, as well as office, retail and open space.

Plaza Saltillo

From the presentation today, below are proposed community benefits

Larger than required street trees will be planted to create a pleasant shaded pedestrian experience from the beginning

Innovative water quality treated through green infrastructure

Preserving trees around the historic buildings and park

Designed by a local architect to reflect site history and neighborhood character

Worker Safety Provisions recorded in the master developer agreement

Affordable housing units that float through the development, entirely integrated into the market-rate units

A portion of affordable units will be reserved for seniors

Austin Energy Green Building and LEED Certified

Paseos built out as places, not just sidewalk connections, including landscaping and green infrastructure